Senior Manager, Mechanical and Plumbing Engineer – Data Centers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Lead the development and ongoing enhancement of mechanical and plumbing engineering standards, specifications, and design guidelines for data center initiatives.

• Propel innovation and standardization efforts by assessing new technologies, materials, and vendor solutions to boost performance, minimize costs, and improve scalability.

• Supervise the technical review and approval of equipment submissions, ensuring adherence to company standards and coordination among different disciplines.

• Collaborate with regional design and execution teams to document lessons learned, assess deviations from the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), and integrate enhancements into upcoming designs.

• Develop and standardize sequences of operations (SOOs) for mechanical and plumbing systems in collaboration with controls and automation teams.

• Spearhead value engineering initiatives, offering recommendations that balance cost, constructability, reliability, and long-term operational performance.

• Design and implement tools, templates, and processes that enhance engineering consistency, efficiency, and quality across various projects.

• Establish and standardize commissioning requirements and documentation to facilitate successful system startup and turnover.

• Work closely with Operations teams to ensure that designs promote maintainability, reliability, and lifecycle performance.

• Contribute to the company's sustainability objectives by optimizing mechanical and plumbing system designs for efficiency and resource utilization.

• Provide technical oversight and guidance on system layouts, infrastructure planning, and integration within complex data center environments.

• Mentor and support engineers, fostering best practices, technical consistency, and professional growth within the team.

• Facilitate cross-functional coordination with architecture, electrical, procurement, construction, and operations stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

• Carry out additional duties as necessary to support project and organizational goals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related discipline) from an accredited institution; a PE license is preferred.

• 8–12+ years of experience in mechanical engineering design and delivery for data centers, mission-critical, or large-scale industrial/commercial projects.

• Proven expertise in mechanical and plumbing systems, including piping, water distribution, drainage, and supporting infrastructure in complex facilities.

• Established ability to lead technical initiatives, develop engineering standards, and mentor or guide engineering teams.

• Experience in North American and/or European construction environments.

• Strong grasp of building codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Proficient with engineering and design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit/BIM) and capable of reviewing and interpreting construction documents and models.

• Experience in coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders, including design consultants, contractors, procurement, and operations teams.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence decisions in a fast-paced setting.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents).

• 401(k) with Company Match.

• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays.

• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave.

• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions).

• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions).

• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits.

• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data.

• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans.

• Device Purchase Support.